Gary and Shannon

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A Tampon, Tequila & Superman Walk Into the News... Aug 07, 2026

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HOUR 3 (08/07) - Gary & Shannon cover the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including rising tensions with Iran, Southern California wildfires, the latest on Big Bear eagle Jackie, President Trump’s warning signs ahead of the midterms, and new executive action on birthright citizenship.
Then things get considerably stranger with Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know (But Likely Missed), featuring a Superman-costumed thief, a Planet Fitness employee accused of stealing a customer’s credit card for BBQ and beer, a man found hiding in an empty JetBlue plane, and a bride-to-be accused of setting fire to a church with a tampon the night before her wedding.

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Fauci Held in Contempt + $1.6M Homelessness CEO Aug 06, 2026

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HOUR 1 (08/06) - Senate Republicans vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after his COVID hearing testimony, while a taxpayer-funded Southern California homelessness nonprofit faces scrutiny over its CEO's $1.6 million compensation package.
Plus, Gary & Shannon celebrate the return of football, check in on Jackie's latest medical update, and look at the early political maneuvering for 2028.

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Why Hollywood Left Hollywood Aug 06, 2026

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HOUR 2 (08/06) – Hollywood is producing fewer movies and TV shows in Los Angeles despite expanded tax credits, sparking a conversation about where the work went, whether California can realistically compete with other states and countries, and if the industry's biggest problem is policy—or Hollywood itself.
Gary & Shannon debate whether studios have lost sight of making crowd-pleasing hits, whether taxpayers should subsidize production, and what it would actually take to bring the entertainment business back to Southern California.

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Airlines Have Cheap Tickets... But There's a Catch Aug 06, 2026

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HOUR 3 (08/06) – Gary & Shannon kick off #WhatsHappening with Anthony Fauci being ordered held in contempt of Congress, the latest on California wildfires, a $856 million Powerball jackpot, and other trending headlines.
During #SwampWatch, they discuss President Trump's dispute over reports about U.S. munitions, the latest developments involving Iran, and political intrigue inside the administration.
The hour wraps with why basic economy keeps getting less basic; Gary vents about his struggling SF Giants, and Los Angeles considers new rules to keep rental units cooler during extreme heat.

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A Socialist Could Be the Next U.S. Senator Aug 05, 2026

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HOUR 1 (08/05) – Gary surprises Shannon with a football-related gift before discussing Justin Herbert and Madison Beer. They then break down President Trump's return to Southern California following another security scare, Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic Senate primary victory in Michigan and what it means for the Democratic Socialist movement, Hasan Piker's growing influence on the progressive left, and wrap with #TerrorInTheSkies after a Malaysia Airlines pilot is accused of flying under the influence before allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 70,000 ecstasy pills into Indonesia.

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Shopping... or Gambling? Aug 05, 2026

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HOUR 2 (08/05) – Gary & Shannon discuss how a grandfather helped police identify a suspected Spokane wildfire arsonist as devastating fires continue to burn across the Northwest. They also break down a SpaceX rocket stage crashing into the Moon, why social media still discourages people from admitting when life isn't going well, and whether the booming livestream shopping app Whatnot is blurring the line between shopping and gambling after one user's alleged million-dollar spending spiral.

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Should Kids Be Allowed in Business Class? Aug 05, 2026

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HOUR 3 (08/05) – Gary & Shannon kick off #WhatsHappening with Abdul El-Sayed's narrow Michigan primary victory, record-setting stock market gains fueled by AI, persistent wildfire concerns in the Pacific Northwest, and the latest food safety headlines. During #SwampWatch, they discuss the dropped Reflecting Pool vandalism charges and what Democrats face heading into the general election. Justin Worsham then joins the show to debate kids in business class, the case for adults-only spaces, and the realities of parenting in public.

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Clint Eastwood Would Hate Working From Home Aug 04, 2026

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HOUR 1 (08/04) – Gary & Shannon open with the latest update on Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie before discussing President Trump's upcoming Western swing, growing wildfire concerns in Washington, and new developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations. They also share a classic Clint Eastwood story involving Kevin Costner that sparks a conversation about work ethic, why Eastwood would never embrace working from home, and whether Hollywood's old-school mentality still has something to teach us.
Later, they examine the growing influence of democratic socialists within the Democratic Party before AM 570's Fred Roggin joins the show to talk Dodgers baseball.

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A Fortified Castle-Shaped Bounce House Aug 04, 2026

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HOUR 2 (08/04) – Gary & Shannon discuss President Trump's visit to Los Angeles and the political implications for Gavin Newsom's 2028 ambitions before an offhand conversation about renting a bounce house spirals into a full-blown KFI event.
They also cover the latest controversy surrounding the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, debate whether the massive project is worth the cost, and wrap up with a look at changing drinking habits, why Gen X nostalgia is big alcohol business, and the growing popularity of parties that end before bedtime.

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A True Crime Funeral Home Nightmare Aug 04, 2026

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HOUR 3 (08/04) – Gary & Shannon kick off #WhatsHappening with President Trump's visit to Southern California, devastating wildfires in Spokane, key primary elections that could shape the Democratic Party, a massive meth bust in Los Angeles, and a Falcon 9 booster headed for an unplanned collision with the Moon.
During #SwampWatch, they discuss the Michigan primary, Jeanine Pirro, and the latest political headlines. The hour wraps with #TrueCrimeTuesday, diving into the shocking Houston funeral home case involving fraud, alleged mishandling of human remains, and the disturbing investigation that followed. Listeners also continue calling in with suggestions for the show's increasingly ambitious bounce-house party.

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